Spanberger Statement on General Assembly Reconvened Session
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Governor Abigail Spanberger issued a statement on April 22, 2026, following the completion of the Virginia General Assembly's reconvened session. The Governor stated that she signed legislation advancing shared priorities including making life more affordable for families, strengthening public schools, protecting workers, keeping communities safe, and attracting new business investment. She indicated that additional legislation will become law following the session and that her priority is to facilitate getting a budget to her desk.
“I was proud to sign legislation that will deliver for Virginians, and I'm excited that even more of our shared priorities will now become law.”
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Governor Spanberger's statement marks the conclusion of the Virginia General Assembly's reconvened session. The Governor highlighted signed legislation advancing shared priorities including affordability, education, worker protections, public safety, and economic development.\n\nVirginia residents and businesses should be aware that additional legislation is moving through implementation, and the Governor will continue working with bill patrons to ensure proper implementation of laws coming to her desk. The Governor indicated her next priority is facilitating a budget agreement.
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For Immediate Release: April 22, 2026 Office of the Governor Contact: press@governor.virginia.gov
Governor Spanberger Statement on General Assembly’s Reconvened Session
RICHMOND, VA — Governor Abigail Spanberger today released the following statement on the completion of the General Assembly’s reconvened session.
“Even before I was sworn into office, I joined leaders in the General Assembly to lay out our vision for our Commonwealth’s future. This session, lawmakers advanced our shared priorities to make life more affordable for families, strengthen public schools, strengthen protections for working Virginians, keep our communities safe, and attract new business investment. I am tremendously grateful for their work. I was proud to sign legislation that will deliver for Virginians, and I’m excited that even more of our shared priorities will now become law.
“Among our shared priorities are some significant changes for Virginia. As Governor — and the person responsible for implementing these changes, I put forth amendments focused on enabling us to do so. I will continue to work with the patrons of the bills that are coming back to my desk to make sure that when these bills become law, we get it right. In the coming weeks, my priority will be to help facilitate getting a budget to my desk.”
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